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Energy Systems

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ATP-PC system is utilised during what exercise intensity?

a)

Sub-maximal intensity (<85% MHR)

b)

High Intensity (85% MHR)

c)

High Intensity (95% MHR)

d)

At rest

2.

Which would be the main contributing energy system in this physical activity?

a)

ATP-PC System

b)

Lactic Acid System

c)

Aerobic System

3.

The anaerobic glycolysis system

a)

operates without oxygen

b)

provides energy for about 10 seconds to 90 seconds

c)

is used for high intensity exercise

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

4.

Which of the following fuels can be used to produce energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

5.

The energy system used for a particular activity will depend on the:

a)

intensity of the activity

b)

duration of the activity

c)

both of the above

d)

none of the above

6.
What does CP stand for?
a)
Creatine Product
b)
Creatine Phosphate
c)
Crazy Phosphate
d)
Creatine Phosporus
7.
What is the name of the process where glycogen is converted into energy?
a)
Sarcoplasm
b)
Glucose
c)
Glycolysis
d)
Glycogen phosphorylase
8.
What is the most likely cause of fatigue in a runner completing a 100m sprint?
a)
dehydration
b)
accumulation of lactic acid
c)
depletion of muscle glycogen
d)
depletion of phosphate creatine
9.

What fuels will the aerobic energy system use?

a)

Phosphocreatine

b)

Glucose and Glycogen

c)

Fat, Glycogen and Protein

d)

Glycogen and Fat

10.
What will ATP become when it loses a phosphate?
a)
Adenosine  Monophosphate 
b)
Adenosine Triphosphate
c)
Adenine
d)
Adenosine Diphosphate 
11.

Which energy system produces energy the slowest?

a)

ATP-Pcr

b)

Lactic Acid

c)

Aerobic

12.

This energy is stored in our cells and is called

a)

Oxidative triphosphate (OTP)

b)

adenosine criphosphate (ATC).

c)

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

13.

Anaerobic means

a)

without oxygen (ATP – PC and Lactic acid systems)

b)

"with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's energy generating process (Aerobic energy system).

14.

Aerobic means

a)

without oxygen (ATP – PC and Lactic acid systems)

b)

"with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's energy generating process (Aerobic energy system).

15.

How long does the ATP-CP system last?

a)

2mins+ Long term energy

b)

0 seconds up to 2 minutes Short term high intensity

c)

Immediate high intensity (0-10seconds)

16.

What is the major energy system used in long distance running?

a)

ATP-CP

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Aerobic

17.

Which of these defines the word 'replenish'?

a)

Return to a normal state of mind or strength after a period of exertion

b)

Resume (an activity) after an interruption

c)

Use up (resources or reserves) completely

d)

Restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition

18.

Why does the body require the three different energy systems?

a)

It doesn't require three different systems

b)

Different sports have different demands

c)

Intensity and duration of different activities and the availability of oxygen

d)

Physical exercise usually takes longer than a few minutes

19.

What is the main function of the ATP - PC System during performance?

a)

To contribute additional energy for a burst of higher intensity work

b)

To assist in recovery

c)

To meet any energy demands

d)

To produce energy quickly

20.

What is the main function of the Anaerobic Glycolysis System during performance?

a)

To contribute additional energy for a burst of higher intensity work

b)

To assist in recovery

c)

To meet any energy demands

d)

To produce energy quickly

21.

What is the main function of the Aerobic System during performance?

a)

To contribute additional energy for a burst of higher intensity work

b)

To assist in recovery

c)

To meet any energy demands

d)

To produce energy quickly

22.

Which of these is the limiting factor of the ATP-PC System?

a)

Lactic acid

b)

CP

c)

Oxygen

d)

ATP

23.

What is the fatiguing by-product produced by the Anaerobic Glycolysis System

a)

Hydrogen Ions

b)

Lactic Acid

c)

CO2

d)

Heat